CES 2014: Popular Mechanics Editors' Choice Awards

The world's biggest consumer electronics extravaganza is in full swing, and we've seen every curved TV, Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush, and robotic gadget in Las Vegas. Here's the best of the show, the items you really want to know about in 2014.

LG G Flex Smartphone

LG G Flex Smartphone

Smartphones in the last few years have seen improved cameras, faster processors, and bigger screens. But when it comes to form factor, the world has remained flat—until the LG G Flex. Its curved design, which feels more natural in hand and against the cheek during a phone call, has a beautiful 6-inch display with the guts of its popular cousin the G2. (We don't like LG's custom UI, but a little post-purchase tinkering can fix that.) We're already seeing curved displays enter the wearable technology space, and eventually they will make their way into affordable TVs. But the G Flex is that rare piece of technology that makes nearly everyone say, "Wow." The smarphone's future is curved, and it's here.

MakerBot Replicator Mini

MakerBot Replicator Mini

More than any other company, MakerBot has helped promote the growth of affordable desktop 3D printing, and the Replicator Mini takes a further step in that direction with what company founder Bre Pettis calls "point-and-shoot" simplicity. Little setup is required, and the Mini can accept printable files over Wi-Fi or through a USB cord. You essentially just press a button to begin printing. A built-in camera allows the user to watch an object emerge during the process, and to share photos to social networks.